Welcome

Welcome to BA 850 Sustainability-Driven Innovation; I look forward to having you as a student and colleague in the course.

I have written this course to embrace the diversity of experience we would expect in a Graduate-level course–from forensic accounting to solar engineering–in order to apply our strengths in finding, framing, and leveraging opportunities in the sustainability space.

For this reason, and because sustainability-driven innovation is an emerging field, our time together will be heavily centered on weekly cases and group discussions. We will examine cases from Tesla to Caterpillar, we will create cognitive maps to guide strategy, and we will learn specific ways to test and launch businesses effectively. My hope is that you will find the course both highly practical and philosophical.

What will we learn about in the Orientation?

An overview of Canvas, our course management system

An overview of the course website

Technical requirements for this course

How to succeed in this course

Where to get assistance if you need it

What is due for the Orientation?

Optimally, you should complete the Orientation before the first week of class so you are prepared.

The following is an overview of the activities that must be submitted for the Orientation. Detailed directions and submission instructions are located on the page containing the assignment within this orientation.

Have you looked at the Syllabus yet?

This Orientation complements and expands on the information provided in the Syllabus. If you haven't read it, be sure to review that document carefully!

Questions?

If you have any questions, please send them to me at my axj153@psu.edu faculty email. I will check daily to respond. If your question is one that is relevant to the entire class, I may respond to the entire class rather than individually.

What is next?

Once you are ready, click the next link in the orientation menu and work all the way to the end of the list.

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